Project: European surveillance network for influenza in pigs 2

project duration

01-JAN-06 – 31-DEC-08

abstract

This co-ordination action aims: 1) To further expand knowledge of the epidemiology and evolution of swine influenza viruses in Europe and to apply this knowledge to optimize diagnostic techniques. 2) To provide insights into the public health risk of influenza in swine by monitoring swine for avian influenza viruses and by comparison of influenza viruses in swine and in human populations.